Werewolves support
Answers to common questions, and how to reach us.
Getting started
How do I start a game?
Tap Create a Village, then Invite to share a link or QR code. When at least three players have joined, the host taps Deal.
Can I play alone?
Yes. Tap Practice with Bots. Five bots join, and you can add more from Room Settings. On a device with Apple Intelligence the bots talk, and they answer when you say their name out loud or type it.
How do I use my own Claude API key?
As the host, open Room Settings and paste your Anthropic API key under Your Claude API Key. Bots in that room then talk using Claude, including when friends play in the browser. Usage is billed to your Anthropic account. The key is kept only for that room, and the app can remember it in your iCloud Keychain.
How many players do I need?
Three to sixteen, bots included. With six or more there are two werewolves; with ten or more, three.
Do my friends need the app?
No. Anyone with the invite link can join from a web browser at werewolves.samalstudios.com, and everyone plays at the same table. Friends with the app open the link straight into the room.
Camera, microphone and sound
Do I have to turn on my camera?
No. Without a camera you appear as a hand-drawn portrait. You can switch the camera on or off in the lobby. Once the cards are dealt it stays as it is, so nobody can go dark mid-game.
Why can't I see or hear anyone at night?
That's the game. At night everyone's eyes are closed except the role that's awake. Wolves see and hear only each other. Everyone opens their eyes at dawn.
Other players can't see my video.
Video connects directly between devices. Some office, school or mobile networks block direct connections. Try Wi-Fi at home, or check that Werewolves has camera and microphone access in Settings.
I can't talk. Can I still play?
Yes. Tap the speech bubble to type a message. Everyone who can see you reads it.
Game Center
How do I earn achievements?
Sign in to Game Center in Settings, then play. Achievements unlock when a game ends: winning as each side, the Seer uncovering a wolf, the Doctor saving someone, being elected Mayor and more.
Can friends join from the Games app?
Yes. On iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 or later, a village you create shows up as a Game Center activity with a party code that friends can join.
Purchases
Do I need to buy it again for my Mac or iPad?
No. One purchase unlocks Werewolves on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple Account.
Contact us
Found a bug or have an idea? Email privacy@siamand.cc. Please include your device, system version and the app version shown in Settings.